Sanctions Operations Analyst (1 year contract)

As a Sanctions Operations Analyst at Binance, you serve as the final decision-maker on high-risk sanctions cases, directly shaping who the platform does business with. You untangle complex ownership structures, partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams, and help build smarter screening that sets the industry standard.

What you'll do

• Conduct thorough investigations into escalated sanctions alerts using tools such as Dow Jones, Kharon, proprietary systems, and OSINT.
• Serve as the final escalation point for high-risk sanctions cases, making data-driven decisions on client retention or offboarding.
• Document and justify decisions with clear audit trails for regulatory and internal reviews.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure alignment with policies and regulatory expectations.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, transactions, and counterparties to assess sanctions exposure.
• Analyze complex ownership structures, transactional patterns, and geopolitical risks to identify potential sanctions evasion tactics.
• Monitor and interpret global sanctions regulations and emerging risks, advising internal stakeholders on sanctions compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on sanctions screening methodologies, false positive reduction, and system optimization.
• Critically assess existing sanctions screening processes, identifying gaps and recommending enhancements.
• Contribute to policy and procedure updates to reflect evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Support internal audits, regulatory exams, and remediation efforts related to sanctions compliance.

What you bring

• 3+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, financial crime, or risk management, preferably in banking, fintech, or crypto.
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions regimes including OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions, and crypto-related sanctions risks.
• Experience with sanctions screening tools and transaction monitoring systems.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex ownership structures and high-risk transactional behavior.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance risk and business considerations.
• The ability to work effectively under strict deadlines and deliver high-quality results within given timeframes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team).
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.

About Binance

Binance is the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users, trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries. The company offers industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and a broad portfolio of digital-asset products spanning trading, finance, education, research, payments, and institutional services.